(NAPSI)—With winter fast approaching, outdoor enthusiasts are gearing up for hunting and ice fishing. Traditional hunting camps and ice fishing shanties have gone hi-tech with the use of phones, tablets, TVs, fish finders and microwaves—powered by portable generators.

According to the experts at Honda Power Equipment, which produces some of the quietest, most dependable generators, most first-time generator buyers purchase a model based strictly on how many watts they can get for the least amount of money.

“Getting the most from a portable generator at your favorite outdoor activity starts with estimating real needs and electrical requirements,” said Tom Pernice, Honda Power Equipment. For key applications such as lights, refrigerators and battery charging, a 1,000-watt generator is a good choice. When powering appliances such as heaters, hair dryers, Crock-Pots^® and toasters, select a 2,000-watt model. When it comes to powering multiple devices, consider a 3,000-watt (or larger) generator. More information is available at http://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/wattage-calculator.

“Beyond basic power requirements, there are other factors to consider when choosing a generator,” added Pernice. Evaluate features such as quiet operation, running times, portability, an easy-starting engine and inverter technology (providing stable, consistent power).